Discover the causes and solutions for QuickBooks Error 1321

QuickBooks is a robust accounting software used by MSMEs for the purpose of maintaining the organization’s accounts, managing payrolls, calculating taxes, and much more. Though mostly flawless, sometimes, users face errors while using it. For example, while installing or updating QuickBooks, the most common error the users encounter is QuickBooks Error 1321.

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You will know that you have encountered QuickBooks Error 1321 when you see one of these prompts.

The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\sdkeventl.DLL

or

The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\CfScan.DLL

or

The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file at C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR\QBONLI32.DLL

Let’s look into the Causes of QuickBooks Error 1321.

This error is primarily caused by the following reasons.

1. The processing speed of file update is quicker than that of file copy.
2. The Antivirus you are using is blocking suspected actions of QuickBooks.
3. The file mentioned in the error is being used or damaged
4. Windows Permissions setting is obstructing activities for QuickBooks

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What are the solutions for fixing QuickBooks Error 1321?

Solution 1: Try to Update your QuickBooks again

1. Click Retry to complete the process of the update.
2. Click on Cancel if this attempt fails and proceed to the next solution.

Solution 2: Change the antivirus settings temporarily by turning it off to reinstall or update.

1. To turn off the antivirus temporarily, seek the help of antivirus customer services to know how to do this.
2. Install or update QuickBooks after this action.
3. Turn on the antivirus as it is again.

Note: It is recommended not to turn off the antivirus while being connected to the internet.

If this solution is unsuccessful, move on to the next.

Solution 3: Change the Windows Permission

The actions of this step depend on the specific version; check your version (32 or 64-bit Windows version).

• Pressing Windows + R will take you to the Run dialogue box
• In the text box, enter the path to the folder containing the QuickBooks program file. Press Enter.

Refer to the list below to know the path for a specific version.

32-bit versions of Windows (10, 8, 7)

Desktop Enterprise

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
3. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0

Pro and Premier

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
3. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018

Point of Sale

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0

Desktop Enterprise

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0

Pro and Premier

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018

Point of Sale

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0

•  Go to the View tab and then choose the Customize this folder option in the new window
•  Pick the Security option in the properties window.
•  Mark the Allow checkbox next to Full control under Administrator.
•  Select System user on the security tab.
•  Mark the Allow checkbox button next to Full control.
•  In the properties dialogue box, click OK to close it. Next, try installing QuickBooks.

This blog discusses the leading causes and solutions of QuickBooks Error 1321. Hope we have helped you eliminate Error 1321, and you can now install and update QuickBooks effortlessly.

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